How far is Flint, MI from Charleston, MI?
The driving distance from Flint, MI to Charleston, MI is about 99.8 miles (160.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 67.3 miles (108.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 07m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Lapeer County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Flint and Charleston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Flint and Charleston.
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Start on the route
28 m · 11 sec
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Turn uturn onto East Court Street
77 m · 21 sec · East Court Street
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Turn left onto Saginaw Street
1940 ft · 1 min · Saginaw Street
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Take the ramp left
1617 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
31.5 mi · 32 min · Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward M 53: Imlay City, Almont
2596 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Van Dyke Road
987 ft · 15 sec · Van Dyke Road
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Continue on South Cedar Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Cedar Street
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Continue on North Cedar Street
3244 ft · 1 min · North Cedar Street
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Continue on North Van Dyke Road
19.7 mi · 25 min · North Van Dyke Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on South Van Dyke Road
22.3 mi · 25 min · South Van Dyke Road
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Turn right onto Bay City Forestville Road
15.6 mi · 27 min · Bay City Forestville Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Bay City Forestville Road
4.5 mi · 6 min · Bay City Forestville Road
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Turn right onto Charleston Road
6 m · 1 sec · Charleston Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Charleston Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Flint and Charleston.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
Merge slight left onto Chevrolet-Buick Freeway
31.5 mi · 00h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Flint and Mostly Sunny near Charleston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Flint to Charleston?
The road trip is about 99.8 miles (160.6 km) and usually takes 02h 07m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Burnside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.8 miles from Flint and 50 miles from Charleston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 67.3 miles (108.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.27 one way or $26.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Flint and Mostly Sunny near Charleston.
Stop Ideas Near Burnside
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Burnside.
Lapeer station
Flint station
Port Huron
Pontiac Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Flint and Charleston. Straight-line distance: 67.29 mi (108.3 km).
#1 Flint
The largest city in Genesee County, Michigan.
| Population | 94,968 |
| Coordinates | 43.0125300, -83.6874600 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Charleston
Township in Sanilac County, Michigan, United States
| Population | 2,048 |
| Coordinates | 43.6591800, -82.6860400 |
| Altitude | 228 |
| Country | United States |
End: Charleston (-82.68604, 43.65918)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 161 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 14m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $13.27 | $26.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $14.97 | $29.94 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $16.38 | $32.76 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $18.67 | $37.34 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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